Run-Off Issues

[Woodro Josey]

Pat, thanks for your input on this very important issue. The sand trap at Gainesville was made of P-Gravel and was like going over asphalt i guess because it had not been plowed in who knows when. Yes i hit the bank at probably between 80-100 mph and i went airborne and flipped upside down landing in a Lake that not only did i not know was there and i have been racing there since 1970, but none of the racers there knew there was a Lake down there. Boy was i surprised when i realized i was in deep trouble, thank God the windows were blown out.
I want to encourage all racers to inspect the shutdown area where they race, especially 1/4 mile tracks. Yes i was very, very lucky that i only lost my car and not my life.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Kalitta Family and i can't help but think how close my Family came to having to go thru the same suffering!
I would like to say one more time, thanks to all the friends and racers that came to assist us in that time of need!
At least Pat realizes the importance of our Saftey! Thanks Pat for all you do!